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BOW 089 – Rachel and Laura: Getting Your Head Straight When Everything Seems Crooked

In This Episode:  By now we’ve all discovered that things did not magically go back to normal after the year ticked over into 2021. Surprise! (not). For many writers, working from
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Work-Life Balance
Writing Lessons

BOW 087 – Rebecca Otis Leder: Cold Outreach Done Right

In This Episode:  Rebecca Otis Leder founded an award-winning blog, TheRebeccammendations® in 2009, as well as a marketing consulting company for small businesses, startups, and nonprofits.  Rebecca has shared her career development,
Client Management
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Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Work-Life Balance

BOW 085 – Rachel and Laura: How To Prepare Yourself And Your Business For 2021

In This Episode:  Sooo, obviously 2020 happened. And it was a doozy. This past year has been transformative for everyone, and not a single person or business came out the same
Client Management
Freelancer Mindset
Tough Writing Challenges
Work-Life Balance

BOW 083 – Rosie Moore and Dr. Alexis Shields: The Healthy Writer

In This Episode:  We’re tackling something a bit different in this episode, and that’s how all us writers can take good care of our health. Writing is a sedentary, solitary job,
Creative Writing and Fiction
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Tough Writing Challenges
Work-Life Balance

BOW 082 – Eric Maisel: Mastering Creative Anxiety

In This Episode:  Eric Maisel is a creativity coach and the author of 50+ books, including A Writer's Space, Coaching the Artist Within, and Mastering Creative Anxiety.  He leads deep writing workshops
Client Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Freelancer Mindset
Project Management
Work-Life Balance

BOW 079: Laura Briggs – Tactical Tips To Grow Your Freelance Business Without Going Crazy

In This Episode:  This. Episode. Is. MEATY! Laura Briggs is a two-time TEDx speaker, award winning author of How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business, and the founder of a nonprofit
Compensation
Tough Writing Challenges
Voice
Work-Life Balance

BOW 078 – Brett Randell: Writing In A Woman’s World

In This Episode:  Our guest today sports a pretty impressive resume. Brett Randell is a sales copywriter, content strategist, and yogi-musician who works almost exclusively with female clients. Over the past
Client Management
Freelancer Mindset
Tough Writing Challenges
Work-Life Balance

BOW 077 – Rachel and Laura: How To Take Time Off When You Work For Yourself

In This Episode:  In a world of hustle and grind, “resting” is not something that’s traditionally built into our work culture. But taking a break isn’t just some “nice to have”
Client Management
Freelancer Mindset
Uncategorized
Work-Life Balance

BOW 066 – Rachel and Laura: Reinventing “Leverage” As You Reinvent Your Business

In This Episode:  Today we are talking about change, and what to do when you come to a crossroads in your business. Whether you’ve realized you don’t want to work with
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Copywriting
Ghostwriting
Project Management
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BOW 060 – Rachel and Laura: Building Your Warchest and Creating Leverage In Your Business

In This Episode:  Today we’re diving in to some “meaty” topics about diversifying your business, creating multiple income streams, and building long-term wealth in your writing business.  While we’re big advocates for
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Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone to "do not disturb" mode after the 13th bzzz in a row. I've been trying to write this for 2 hours, but everyone and their grandmothers are clamoring for my attention, and hell-bent on keeping me from 20 minutes of uninterrupted writing time. Boyfriend's getting a computer delivered that needs a signature... The gardeners "aren't sure what happened" as they hover over my internet cable they sliced through... And our realtor texts me 3 times with "Urgent! Emergency!" to tell me she floated me $325 for a plumbing inspection, because the guy was standing there and needed an answer RIGHT FRIGGIN' NOW. (Yo, Is it really "urgent" if you've already agreed and paid the guy? And if it's an "emergency," why not just tell me in the texts you keep sending? But I digress...) Now, I'm sure I had something to write about today that "Past Rachel" thought was profoundly insightful. Whatever it was, it's hitchin' a ride in the back of the 2nd UPS truck that rang my bell this morning. But when it comes to chatting with your list, or opening a dialog with your readers, we use what we have! That's why, when I hear writers say, "I don't know what to write about" – I ask them to tell me about their day so far. Because the world we live in is amazing, and there's a lesson worth sharing in everything we experience. Maybe it's the lady chasing her run-away Yorkie down the street in Jimmy Choos... Or the homeless guy you see every day who's always reading a new book... Or even the broken egg we dropped on the floor while cooking breakfast... Anything that makes us stop and take notice is worth a note in our mental story folder, so we can use it later when we finally DO get time to sit down and write.   Because the stories and lessons worth sharing, are the ones that we're living every day. So let's hear it – what's something that happened in the last 24 hours, that you could turn into a story for an email or content piece? I'd love to know what you come up with, and how you tie it back to you're business. Drop your thoughts in the comment section and let us know. #writersproblems
By now we’ve all discovered that things did not By now we’ve all discovered that things did not magically go back to normal after the year ticked over into 2021. Surprise! (not). For many writers, working from home, where family and domestic distractions run wild takes a serious toll on our creative work.  Today Laura and Rachel dive into the headspace (or lack there of) involved with protecting and fueling your creativity while everything feels like it’s in flux.  Because when everything feels crooked, sometimes you need a little help getting your head straight. Listen to how they’re both trying to do that on today's episode. Link in bio! #freelancerlife #freelancerworks #authorlife
There are many perceptions surrounding the positiv There are many perceptions surrounding the positives and negatives of what it means to be a freelancer. Check our latest guide and find some common myths - debunked ✌🏼- that spring to mind when people try to define freelance working. @thenapministry #freelancerlife #freelancerworks
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Just an idea..⁠ ⁠ Tweet via @kristenwomack⁠ Just an idea..⁠ ⁠ Tweet via @kristenwomack⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #authors #authorlife #authorsofig
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Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone Rachel here. It is 10am. I just switched my phone to "do not disturb" mode after the 13th bzzz in a row. I've been trying to write this for 2 hours, but everyone and their grandmothers are clamoring for my attention, and hell-bent on keeping me from 20 minutes of uninterrupted writing time. Boyfriend's getting a computer delivered that needs a signature... The gardeners "aren't sure what happened" as they hover over my internet cable they sliced through... And our realtor texts me 3 times with "Urgent! Emergency!" to tell me she floated me $325 for a plumbing inspection, because the guy was standing there and needed an answer RIGHT FRIGGIN' NOW. (Yo, Is it really "urgent" if you've already agreed and paid the guy? And if it's an "emergency," why not just tell me in the texts you keep sending? But I digress...) Now, I'm sure I had something to write about today that "Past Rachel" thought was profoundly insightful. Whatever it was, it's hitchin' a ride in the back of the 2nd UPS truck that rang my bell this morning. But when it comes to chatting with your list, or opening a dialog with your readers, we use what we have! That's why, when I hear writers say, "I don't know what to write about" – I ask them to tell me about their day so far. Because the world we live in is amazing, and there's a lesson worth sharing in everything we experience. Maybe it's the lady chasing her run-away Yorkie down the street in Jimmy Choos... Or the homeless guy you see every day who's always reading a new book... Or even the broken egg we dropped on the floor while cooking breakfast... Anything that makes us stop and take notice is worth a note in our mental story folder, so we can use it later when we finally DO get time to sit down and write.   Because the stories and lessons worth sharing, are the ones that we're living every day. So let's hear it – what's something that happened in the last 24 hours, that you could turn into a story for an email or content piece? I'd love to know what you come up with, and how you tie it back to you're business. Drop your thoughts in the comment section and let us know. #writersproblems
By now we’ve all discovered that things did not By now we’ve all discovered that things did not magically go back to normal after the year ticked over into 2021. Surprise! (not). For many writers, working from home, where family and domestic distractions run wild takes a serious toll on our creative work.  Today Laura and Rachel dive into the headspace (or lack there of) involved with protecting and fueling your creativity while everything feels like it’s in flux.  Because when everything feels crooked, sometimes you need a little help getting your head straight. Listen to how they’re both trying to do that on today's episode. Link in bio! #freelancerlife #freelancerworks #authorlife
There are many perceptions surrounding the positiv There are many perceptions surrounding the positives and negatives of what it means to be a freelancer. Check our latest guide and find some common myths - debunked ✌🏼- that spring to mind when people try to define freelance working. @thenapministry #freelancerlife #freelancerworks
Just a reminder!⁠ ⁠ Pic by @doot_doodles #aut Just a reminder!⁠ ⁠ Pic by @doot_doodles #authorlife #freelancelife
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